Haul out/refurbish captain george vessel

The National Park Service Southeast Region is seeking a qualified marine service contractor to perform a cyclic haul-out and refurbishment of the M/V Captain George, a 54-foot utility landing craft operated by Gulf Islands National Seashore in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. The scope of work encompasses comprehensive vessel maintenance including haul-out and blocking, complete bottom and above-water paint systems, hull anode replacement, propeller and turbo replacement, life raft and fire suppression system recertification, multifunctional display replacement, stuffing box replacement, seal repairs, exhaust system repairs, and damaged rub rail replacement. The contractor must return the vessel to full operational status within 45 days of receiving the Notice to Proceed and provide an itemized cost breakdown organized by materials/equipment, labor, administrative costs, and other fees in a line-item bidding format. The government intends to issue a Request for Quotation directly to three or more small business sources identified in the local trade area, with evaluation criteria focused on contractor qualifications, cost, and ability to meet the aggressive 45-day completion timeline. Interested boatyards must submit their interest and contact information by the April 1, 2026 deadline.

This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, limiting competition to small business concerns. The area of consideration is restricted to boatyards located within 25 nautical miles of the Park government boat dock in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, with the National Park Service assuming responsibility for vessel delivery and pickup within this radius or the contractor assuming delivery responsibility if located outside this area. The M/V Captain George, manufactured by Silver Ships Inc. in 2014 and last hauled out in 2024, is equipped with two John Deere 6-cylinder diesel engines (Model 6081). No specific award value or budget range has been disclosed in the pre-solicitation notice. All travel, mobilization, lodging, and per diem costs are the contractor's responsibility, and the contractor must ensure OSHA compliance and proper quality assurance procedures throughout the work. Interested contractors should contact Contracting Officer Evans Andre Ward at 850-232-4630 or Park Facility Manager Ernest J. Echoles at 228-230-4115 for additional information.